Christ the King Catholic Church, Eastbourne, UK
with The Holy Rood conjoined with St. Joachim Catholic Church

First Communion - 2011

If you have a child who would like to make their 1st Communion in the summer of 2011at Christ the King, please collect a form from Eugene or myself, if at St Joachim, please collect a form from Ita. Please do this as soon as possible, but no later than July 18, 2010

Sacrament of Confirmation - 2011

If you would like to receive this Sacrament in the summer of 2011, and will be in Year 10 or above from September 2010, please collect a form from Ita, Eugene, or myself. Please do this as soon as possible, but no later than July 18, 2010

Becoming a Catholic?

If you or someone you know are thinking that you might like to become a Catholic, please collect a form from me about what to do next.

Anniversary Mass - Oct 9th

If you are celebrating 20, 30, 40, 50 years (or more) of marriage, you are invited to an Anniversary Mass celebrated by Kieran, our Bishop on Saturday, October 9 at 11.30am at Redhill. If you would like to go, please ask me for an invitation form.

John Henry Newman Discussion Group

Want to join the discussion group on Thursday evenings from 10th June at St Thomas a Becket Infant School? Opportunity to read extracts from Newman's work as well as listen to the Word of God and join in prayer with others. For more details please phone 01323 521818

Thank You Anonymous

Fr. Barry says, ‘Thank you to the anonymous donor of 3 £20 notes that appeared through my letter-box in an envelope on which was written "For Father Barry Holy Rood". I am presuming it was meant for the church and not me.’

Summer Fair - June 12th 10-1pm

Boxes are now placed at the back of Christ the King Church for your DONATIONS. We need bottles for Tombola, plus toys in good condition,Cakes, and anything else to make this event successful. Do you know someone who can face-paint??? Also need help on the day. If you can help in any way please contact Frank Hennelly on 01323-461655

Parish BBQ - Thank You

A big "THANK YOU " to all who helped at the BBQ and raised £135 to go to EMMA'S Lourdes Fund.

Philippine Independence Day Celebrations - July 3rd

The Philippine Independence Day celebration will be held on Saturday, 3rd July. Ticket is £6.50 for adult and £3.00 for children up to 12 years old. Starts 7:30 pm. Tickets will be sold mid-June.

St. Joachim's 1st Communion

Please pray for the following children who will be receiving their First Holy Communion on Sunday 16th May at St. Joachim's:

Thomas DENYER,
Julio Garcia GOMES,
Paula Garcia GOMES,
Niamh MCLOUGHLIN,
Olivia RYAN,
Adam WARD,
Zachariah WARD,
Samuel WARD,
Aimee WOOD.

Barry's Guide to the Bible - Part III

Genesis: The story of the Beginning ( 30 minute film);
Quiet reflection time on your own for about 20 minutes, ending with Tony Robinson with help from David Clines from Sheffield University, Jonathan Magonet, Principal of Leo Beck College, a cartoon of Cain and Abel, actress Juliet Stevenson, and a sketch on the story of Jonah.

At Christ the King Church. On Friday, May 28th
at 8pm until about 9:30pm
in the Parish Room

Drinks from 7:30pm

Big SING - Thank You

to all who came last Sunday. About 80 people came from our Deanery Churches and enjoyed 2 hours of singing their favourite hymns – better than Songs of Praise! Deacon John.

St. Joachim's Maintenance Work

External work is approaching completion and that in the Sacristy is under way. The appearance of the front aspect of the church is now much improved. Because extra items have been added to the original project, the programme has been extended by about two weeks to towards the end of May. An electrical audit has been arranged for June 2nd/3rd., to be carried out by Peter Crouch. Peter Lloyd 723905.

Sponsored Walk - East Sussex LIFE

EAST SUSSEX LIFE wants a team of walkers for the Eastbourne Rotarians Seafront sponsored walk on Sunday 6th June. If interested please contact John Carmody on 01323 726334 or at johnmonarch@live.co.uk.

The BIG SING - May 9th, 4pm

This Sunday is the BIG Sing in aid of Leukaemia at 4pm in Christ the King Church at Langney.

This is a Deanery event and needs to be supported by all the churches in our Deanery from Hailsham to Eastbourne to Newhaven. This is intended to be an event when we can all pull together for an excellent cause.

It does not matter if you are not an operatic singer, just remember that God gave you your voice and he must like it and want it to be used!

Please try to come, whether you have been sponsored or not, and raise the roof at Christ the King.

Teas/coffees will be available. If you can only manage a portion of the time you will be welcome.

We are going to sing 50 well known hymns, but not all verses of every hymn!

Everyone is welcome – the more the better!

Parish 70/80s Disco Postponed

The disco planned for May 15th has been postponed until a later date. Watch out for further information

Barry's Guide to the Bible Part 3 - May 28th

Details to follow on the next part of this excellent series. Make a diary date for Friday, May 28th at 8pm until about 9:30pm in the Parish Room. Drinks from 7:30pm.

Confirmation Group Retreat

Here are some pictures taken at the Retreat Day for this year's Confirmation Group which was held at St Cuthman's, Coolham on Saturday 17th April.


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The BIG Sing - May 9th, 4pm at Christ the King

Please come and support the Deanery BIG Sing in aid of Leukaemia based on the Anthony Nolan Trust.

Sunday May 9th 4pm at Christ the King Church.
Refreshments available.

We aim to sing 50 hymns and need you to come along and sing and for you to be sponsored by friends and relations!

Details from Deacon John 01323 486280 or email john@johntess.gotadsl.co.uk.

Sponsor forms are available in the porch of your church.

Baptism of Sofia Jolie Kitcher

We welcome the family of Baby Sofia who is being Baptised this Sunday, May 2nd, at the 9.30 am Mass at St. Joachim.

May God's blessings be with Baby Sofia and her mother Angela at this time and always.

Saying the Rosary - St. Thomas a Becket Infant's

Parishioners are invited to come and pray the Rosary at St Thomas a Becket Infant School for their children on Wednesdays May 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th at 2:15pm

St. Thomas a Becket Schools Summer Fayre

St Thomas a Becket schools will be holding their Summer Fayre in June. If any parishioner is able to donate a raffle prize please telephone 01323 521818.

Parish BBQ - Update

A raffle will take place with all proceeds going to EMMA'S Lourdes Fund.

BYO Drinks.

The European Cup Final will be available to everyone in- terested in football.

List at back of Church. Adult £3, Children £1.

Please note that frank will be at the back of the church this weekend to accept payment for BBQ. Thank you.

Further info contact Frank Hennelly on 01323-461655

Parish Disco - More Information

Tickets for the Disco on May 15th are on sale now.

Adult £6, children £2, to include light buffet and raffle. NO bar so please bring your own drinks. Soft drinks available on the night.

Tickets from Margaret (07779963019) or Helen (07790873467)

First Communion - May 9th

Next week at the 11.30am Mass at Christ the King on May 9th, the following children will be making their 1st Communion:

Elika ABTAHI,
Arvin ABTAHI,
Alfie ANGELLA,
Alex BEAL,
Billy DEAN,
Bessie DELEA,
Kyle EDWARDS,
Lara GLENISTER,
Phoebe HEMSLEY,
Eloise HENNELLY,
Eliza HOOK,
Kirsten ILAGAN,
Robbie JOAD,
Eryk MAZUR,
Honey MADRIDEO,
Tiya MOHL,
Luke MOORE,
Joseph MOY,
Joseph SARRO,
Tamara TARIMO,
George de VERE,
Harry WENHAM,
Sophie WILKINSON

Please pray for them.

Evening Prayer and Benediction - New Schedule

Please watch out for a new set of dates, replacing any previous published ones, that will be available in the near future in the newsletter and web site.